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Cheap Car Hire in Downtown, Chicago from $87
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Downtown with a pick-up date of 4/12 and drop-off date of 11/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Downtown, Chicago car hires in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Downtown. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 27 October 2025.
Most popular company | Sixt |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Premium |
Average price per day | $93 |
Cheapest price per day | $87 |
Best Downtown, Chicago car hire deals
Browse through the best deals we’ve found on Downtown car hire deals at this time. Deals are sourced from providers and were last updated on 27 October 2025.
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Cheapflights insights for Downtown car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Downtown, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Downtown?
For the best savings on car hire in Downtown, make your reservation 90 days before pickup. The average price then is just $46/day – about 7% less than the yearly average.
What is the best car rental company in Downtown?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Downtown is Alamo (rated 8.2/10 with 9 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.9/10 with 4 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Downtown?
At Downtown, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $55. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $115 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Downtown, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $55. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $115 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
$55
February
$57
March
$69
April
$77
May
$84
June
$87
July
$115
August
$74
September
$63
October
$80
November
$71
December
$83
Which car hire company has the most locations in Downtown?
Budget has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Downtown at 2.
Top hire agencies in Downtown, Chicago
Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in Downtown, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.
Alamo
9 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Overall
8.2
Pick-up/drop-off
8.2
Value
8.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
4 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Overall
7.9
Pick-up/drop-off
7.8
Value
7.5
Sixt
18 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.7
Overall
6.9
Pick-up/drop-off
7.0
Value
7.0
Avis
4 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.9
Comfort
7.2
Overall
6.3
Pick-up/drop-off
6.1
Value
6.1
National
4 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
6.3
Comfort
6.3
Overall
6.1
Pick-up/drop-off
6.1
Value
5.3
Budget
20 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.7
Comfort
6.8
Overall
5.8
Pick-up/drop-off
6.0
Value
5.7
Hertz
23 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
6.5
Comfort
6.6
Overall
5.8
Pick-up/drop-off
5.8
Value
5.9
Dollar
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
6.7
Comfort
6.5
Overall
5.2
Pick-up/drop-off
5.5
Value
5.3
Downtown Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Downtown, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 27 October 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month at Downtown?
Yes, you can hire a car for a month at Downtown check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.